Title :
Experimental demonstration of secure quantum key distribution using macroscopic non-classical optical pulses
Author :
Funk, Andrew C. ; Raymer, M.G. ; Berry, D.W.
Author_Institution :
Oregon Center for Opt., Oregon Univ., Eugene, OR
Abstract :
We present experimental results for a proof-of-principle demonstration of a quantum key-distribution system using macroscopic non-classical optical pulses. The results show a bit error rate of less than the 11% threshold required for absolute security
Keywords :
error statistics; high-speed optical techniques; optical communication; optical squeezing; quantum cryptography; telecommunication security; bit error rate; macroscopic nonclassical optical pulses; secure quantum key distribution;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2004. (IQEC). International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-778-4
